A record-breaking 150 teams will be competing in the PSP Galveston Island Open in Texas March 9th – 11th – that’s up from last year with over 1,200 players from around the world joining together to compete at the highest level! There will be a Trade Show, free and open to the public as well grandstand seating on the Pro field (also free and open to the public)! The event is being advertised on Houston radio stations and in the Galveston Daily newspaper. Will you be there to kick off the season? Here is plenty of info to begin planning your trip!

Important Parking Instructions: Warning: Do NOT Get Towed! NO Parking on the street, near the street, across from the event, etc. The city will tow any vehicles parked in these areas. PSP Parking Attendants will guide you to on-site parking or direct you to overflow parking along the side of the nearby movie theater.

Thursday, March 8, 2012
(Field Walking and Trade Show Day, No Games Played)
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration Open
Noon – 6:00 PM Trade Show Open to the Public, Free of Charge
5:30 PM Captain’s Meeting for ALL Divisions

Karaoke at “Jimmy’s” on the pier just one block from the paintball event! http://galvestonfishingpier.com

Enjoy a movie at Premiere Galveston Island Cinema 11 (Full list of movies and show times at www.pccmovies.com)

Friday, March 9, 2012
6:30 AM – 7:00 PM Registration Open
7:30 AM – End of Games Website Airs Games Live at www.PSPEvents.com (Free of Charge)
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Games for all divisions except Pump (View Schedule Here)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Trade Show Open to the Public, Free of ChargeEvening Entertainment:

Drum Circle at “Jimmy’s” on the pier just one block from the paintball event! http://galvestonfishingpier.com

Enjoy a movie at Premiere Galveston Island Cinema 11 (Full list of movies and show times at www.pccmovies.com)

Saturday, March 10, 2012
6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Registration Open
7:30 AM – ALL DAY Website Airs Games Live at www.PSPEvents.com (Free of Charge)
7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Games for all divisions except the Pump division (View Schedule Here)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Trade Show Open to the Public, Free of Charge
6:00 PM is the cutoff for teams and individuals to sign up for Sunday’s Pump division
8:00 PM Saturday the Pump schedule will be posted on the APPA website.
Set your clocks forward 1 hour!!Evening Entertainment:

Player’s Party: Woody’s Bar is Directly on the Beach with Panoramic Views of the Open Gulf! Full Liquor Bar, With a Large Selection of Draft and Imported Beers! Live Music Saturday and Drink Specials for Paintballers! Over 21 Only, however all ages are allowed on the beach! 11149 FM 3005, Galveston, TX 77554. For directions call (409)740-6969.

Live Music at Jimmy’s on the pier just one block from the paintball event! http://galvestonfishingpier.com

Premiere Galveston Island Cinema 11 (Full list of movies and show times at www.pccmovies.com)

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Myself and a couple of friends were thinking about coming to the event this event. I was wondering if there is anything i need to know before we reserve hotels and make the drive down? Is there somewhere i can see basic info for spectators? is there an entry fee to just watch? Do we need to register saying were coming?

This event is open and free to the public! Come and enjoy the trade show where you can shop for paintball products, buy food and drinks and get autographs from the Pro teams. You can also enjoy free seating in the grandstands on the pro field! Here is a basic timeline:

Registration Timeline and Hours of Operation

Registration (Team/Media/Tech Check-In, ID Card and Team Pack Pick Up) will be open during the following hours:

Saturday, March 10, 2012
6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
6:00 PM is the cutoff for teams and individuals to sign up for Sunday’s Pump division
8:00 PM Saturday the Pump schedule will be posted on the APPA website.
(All divisions play except Pump, Trade Show Open)

Sunday, March 11, 2012
7:30 AM until the last game
(All finalists play, Pump competition takes place, Trade Show Open)